Investment Product Strategy - Municipals, Associate

About this role

BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from meticulous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

Elevate your career by joining the world's largest asset manager! Thrive in an environment that cultivates positive relationships and recognizes outstanding performance! We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution. At BlackRock, we strive to empower our employees and actively engage your involvement in our success.

About BlackRock US Municipals Group

The Municipal Fixed Income business within BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group is a leading manager of municipal securities, overseeing more than $180 billion in assets. The platform provides a wide range of investment options, including mandates focused on both taxable and tax-exempt bonds. BlackRock is seeking a Municipal Product Strategist to join the Municipal team and collaborate with portfolio managers, marketing, and sales teams. This position is responsible for supporting new business development, creating and implementing marketing and sales strategies and materials to increase demand for the firm’s Municipal products, and ensuring the team provides high-quality, investment-focused client service. As the candidate progresses in this role, there may be opportunities to engage directly with clients, including institutional investors, high net worth individuals, and financial advisors.

Job Description

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and prospects, delivering compelling presentations and tailored solutions that highlight BlackRock’s municipal strategies and services.

• Staying current on the municipal market and competitive landscape and provide timely, actionable insights to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Work as a partner across the firm supporting BlackRock’s Municipal Suite, working closely with BlackRock’s various sales teams and Internal Relationship Managers as a resource to help support, discuss and distribute BlackRock’s Municipal Strategies across internal and external platforms.

• Work closely with portfolio management, credit research, and senior product specialists to create, maintain and enhance sales presentations and marketing collateral.

• Collaborate with portfolio management and credit research teams to review portfolio compositions, identifying trends across BLK and competitor strategies.

Qualifications

• BA/BS is required.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• 2 to 3 years of Fixed Income Experience Preferred

• Exceptional communication skills and an ability to synthesize complex issues and ideas. Solid written and oral skills.

• Strong quantitative skills, including high proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Superior organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Self-starters who enjoy working in a team environment

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize various projects.

• Series 7 and 66 required or expected to be completed within 6 months of hire.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$105,000.00 - USD$137,500.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance. For Princeton, NJ Only the salary range for this position is USD$95,000.00 - USD$127,500.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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